"This is a time of rumours and we understand that's how it is," he said. But he's with us right now and we want absolutely for him to stay here.

"I've spoken to Neymar but we just talked about tactics and other stuff. He's a player we love and we want him. Not only football wise but also the things that he brings to the team in the locker room.

"So basically going back to that rumour. That's all it is."

Sergio Busquets urged his teammate to remain at Barca, saying it's the best club for his career.